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F521 MCD

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

37,012 mi
Last recorded37,012 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 MCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 37,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 36,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 36,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 36,894 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 36,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective bush mounting worn (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch front pocket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective bush mounting worn (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear pocket corroded within 30cm of engine subframe /suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch pocket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear pocket corroded within 30cm of engine subframe /suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

under side of vehicle is corroded in multiple places

rear exhaust tail pipe does not exist vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,982 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 36,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,883 miles

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

exhaust tail pipe tip missing

Fail 5 Jul 2021 36,883 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking central on underside (marked with yellow chalk) (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe tip missing

Pass 9 Jul 2020 36,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,572 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 35,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,349 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 35,349 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 35,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 34,919 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,665 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 34,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 May 2011 34,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 33,972 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,179 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind front offside brake

Pass 30 May 2006 30,926 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T25?

Based on 9,312 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
1,367
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Steering rack gaiter split 252
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F521 MCD is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 123,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F521 MCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F521 MCD is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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